Iwahig River Firefly Watching

Iwahig River Firefly watching was first discovered and initiated by ABS-CBN foundation, which was later became a joint-project with the city government of Puerto Princesa. The trip to the Iwahig Firefly Watching station is about 30-45 minutes from Puerto Princesa City proper.

Iwahig River Firefly Watching News

The Philippines is known for the beauty of its beaches, from partying in Boracay, to mixing the city life with nature in the beaches of Cebu and Bohol. Puerto Princesa in Palawan, however, is a constant stand out as one of the worlds most sought after destinations. Popularly known as home to the Subterranean River and the Tubbataha Reef, Puerto Princesa has already become synonymous to absolute beauty and serenity. Although what has yet to make the headlines are the other unique experiences Puerto Princesa can offer its guests. Theres more than just the beach to this place, and here are some p ...

Fireflies are nature's indication of how good the ecosystem in a particular area is. It signifies a healthy natural environment. Although Puerto Princesa is a city, it remains to be about 75-80 percent forest hence the name "city in a forest"

While growing up in our province, I used to catch fireflies at night whenever I see one. My husband shares the same childhood experience.

The mention of fireflies in the Filipino romantic TV series Dolce Amore is how my kids came to know about this pretty little insects. Growing up here in the desert, our kids never had the same experience as we hav ...

Palawan has always been a tropical travel destination known for its pristine beaches for diving, island hopping and snorkeling. But did you know that Palawan is also a perfect place to have an intimate moment with nature's little creatures, too?

Set along the banks of Puerto Princesa's historic Iwahig River, the Iwahig Firefly Watching Tour, allows you to revel in nature's beauty, and in particular, to witness the display of flickering beetles we call "fireflies" or "alitaptap."

Fireflies are winged beetles known for their bioluminescent characteristic. As species that dwell in humid, wa ...

It was one of those nights. There were no visible stars ??" only a solitary beaming moon shining upon the still waters. Our boatman sailed through the sea down to the river by moonlight.

Further up the mouth of the river awaited another of nature's wonders. We didn't know what to expect, but trusted the boatman, as he had been too eager to show us what it was.

As we neared the mangrove forest in Donsol, Sorsogon, we spotted a faint twinkling around the trees. The sparkles intensified as we got closer, beckoning us to watch the tiny rotating lights dancing before our eyes. Oh, fireflies! ...

I have always loved going to the Iwahig firefly tour, this is my fourth time. But last night was just the perfect combination of good temperature, clear sky and firefly sightings! Last night was truly magical. The stars spread across, almost from horizon to horizon, the river water so still, you could see the stars reflected in it. There is just enough ambient light from the distant city that the mangrove treeline was silhouetted against the black sky, to give the whole scene depth and dimension. The night we were there, there was bio-luminescent plankton in the water, so when you put your ha ...

More Landmark Destinations

1. Cleopatra's Needle is considered one of the mystical mountains of Palawan; the name came from the obelisk-like rock structure that is found in its peak. This is the mountain you will pass on the way to the Puerto Princesa Underground River - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous attractions in the province. The environment is extensively covered with forests and full of wildlife. At the summit, if the skies are clear, one will be offered a view of Honda Bay and Sulu Sea as well as South China Sea and of course, a panorama of the city proper.